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CISS hosts annual fundraising events to help meet the continued needs within our shelter and programming. You can help further our mission and support those we serve by sponsoring, donating, or volunteering at our next event.

Our Annual Events

5K Fundraiser

February 23, 2026
TBD
Water Works Park 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

The Coldest Night of the Year is an annual, family-friendly walk with locations across the United States and Canada. The purpose is to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

Heroes for the Homeless

April 24, 2025
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Heroes for Homeless is Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ signature event. Every year, we pause to recognize and honor the heroes who have gone above and beyond helping some of Des Moines’ most vulnerable population…our homeless.

Fore! Veterans Golf Tournament

July 28, 2025
8am Shotgun Start
The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk

In 2025, Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) will be hosting our 7th annual Fore Homeless Veterans Golf Tournament benefiting the homeless U.S. veterans that are staying with us in our emergency shelter.

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Our Annual Events

5K Fundraiser

Heroes for the Homeless

Fore! Veterans Golf Tournament

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